
Gathering of Friends
Guided group hikes and trail excursions along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, paired with community meetups and volunteer friendly programming for local hikers, trail supporters, and outdoor minded neighbors.
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Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.

Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.
Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.

A community celebration on the new Ecusta Trail greenway with neighbors gathering to walk, bike, or roll together. Family friendly outdoor hangout centered on accessible movement and local trail pride.

A community celebration on the new Ecusta Trail greenway with neighbors gathering to walk, bike, or roll together. Family friendly outdoor hangout centered on accessible movement and local trail pride.
A community celebration on the new Ecusta Trail greenway with neighbors gathering to walk, bike, or roll together. Family friendly outdoor hangout centered on accessible movement and local trail pride.

Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.

Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.

Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.

Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.
Moonlit night hike through Linville’s mountain forest culminating in a crackling bonfire for storytelling, stargazing, and chances to hear owls and other nocturnal wildlife during a guided evening walk.

An outdoor yoga session set on Bearwallow Mountain with big Blue Ridge views and fresh-air movement. Ideal for a relaxed afternoon combining gentle flow, grounding breathwork, and a short trail outing.

An outdoor yoga session set on Bearwallow Mountain with big Blue Ridge views and fresh-air movement. Ideal for a relaxed afternoon combining gentle flow, grounding breathwork, and a short trail outing.
An outdoor yoga session set on Bearwallow Mountain with big Blue Ridge views and fresh-air movement. Ideal for a relaxed afternoon combining gentle flow, grounding breathwork, and a short trail outing.

A grounding meditation gathering for community care professionals—psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers—centered on replenishment and collective support. Held at a quiet retreat-style space with an inclusive healing-arts focus.

A grounding meditation gathering for community care professionals—psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers—centered on replenishment and collective support. Held at a quiet retreat-style space with an inclusive healing-arts focus.
A grounding meditation gathering for community care professionals—psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers—centered on replenishment and collective support. Held at a quiet retreat-style space with an inclusive healing-arts focus.

A fairly easy but fast-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike along Highway 25 toward Bent Creek, cruising around 3.0–3.2 mph over steady undulating terrain with no super long hills. Meet at the gravel lot across from the trailhead; well-behaved dogs on leashes welcome.

A fairly easy but fast-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike along Highway 25 toward Bent Creek, cruising around 3.0–3.2 mph over steady undulating terrain with no super long hills. Meet at the gravel lot across from the trailhead; well-behaved dogs on leashes welcome.
A fairly easy but fast-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike along Highway 25 toward Bent Creek, cruising around 3.0–3.2 mph over steady undulating terrain with no super long hills. Meet at the gravel lot across from the trailhead; well-behaved dogs on leashes welcome.
Gentle morning yoga flows and guided hikes through spring wildflower meadows and forest bathing sessions near Hendersonville, combining nature therapy with restorative movement for a four day wellness retreat in April.
Gentle morning yoga flows and guided hikes through spring wildflower meadows and forest bathing sessions near Hendersonville, combining nature therapy with restorative movement for a four day wellness retreat in April.
Gentle morning yoga flows and guided hikes through spring wildflower meadows and forest bathing sessions near Hendersonville, combining nature therapy with restorative movement for a four day wellness retreat in April.

Moderate-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike on a narrow, undulating route with rocky steps early and a rooty tread most of the way, plus a short climb around the 2.5-mile mark. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome for a fitness-focused group outing from the Craven Gap gravel lot.

Moderate-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike on a narrow, undulating route with rocky steps early and a rooty tread most of the way, plus a short climb around the 2.5-mile mark. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome for a fitness-focused group outing from the Craven Gap gravel lot.
Moderate-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail hike on a narrow, undulating route with rocky steps early and a rooty tread most of the way, plus a short climb around the 2.5-mile mark. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome for a fitness-focused group outing from the Craven Gap gravel lot.
Mindful hike through Pisgah National Forest with a guided meditation and a waterfall destination along the trail. Spring wildflowers and a supportive women focused group vibe make it equal parts nature walk and gentle healing practice.
Mindful hike through Pisgah National Forest with a guided meditation and a waterfall destination along the trail. Spring wildflowers and a supportive women focused group vibe make it equal parts nature walk and gentle healing practice.
Mindful hike through Pisgah National Forest with a guided meditation and a waterfall destination along the trail. Spring wildflowers and a supportive women focused group vibe make it equal parts nature walk and gentle healing practice.
Moonlit trek across Kanuga's chapel grounds exploring nocturnal ecology under May's Flower Moon, including reflections on seasonal renewal and ancient rhythms amid pine scents and silvered trails.
Moonlit trek across Kanuga's chapel grounds exploring nocturnal ecology under May's Flower Moon, including reflections on seasonal renewal and ancient rhythms amid pine scents and silvered trails.
Moonlit trek across Kanuga's chapel grounds exploring nocturnal ecology under May's Flower Moon, including reflections on seasonal renewal and ancient rhythms amid pine scents and silvered trails.

A springtime gathering amid flowering gardens and landscaped trails at the North Carolina Arboretum. Expect a relaxed, strollable outdoor vibe centered on seasonal blooms, fresh-air exploring, and community connection.

A springtime gathering amid flowering gardens and landscaped trails at the North Carolina Arboretum. Expect a relaxed, strollable outdoor vibe centered on seasonal blooms, fresh-air exploring, and community connection.
A springtime gathering amid flowering gardens and landscaped trails at the North Carolina Arboretum. Expect a relaxed, strollable outdoor vibe centered on seasonal blooms, fresh-air exploring, and community connection.

Spring work sessions on the land with bed prep, planting, weeding, harvesting, and beginner friendly foraging practice. Casual midweek cabin meetup for learning herbal growing basics while working outdoors together.

Spring work sessions on the land with bed prep, planting, weeding, harvesting, and beginner friendly foraging practice. Casual midweek cabin meetup for learning herbal growing basics while working outdoors together.
Spring work sessions on the land with bed prep, planting, weeding, harvesting, and beginner friendly foraging practice. Casual midweek cabin meetup for learning herbal growing basics while working outdoors together.

Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.

Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.
Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.

Pedal paced morning group ride through Asheville neighborhoods that ends at a local coffee stop for casual socializing and bike camaraderie. Beginner friendly community meet for riders of all skill levels.

Pedal paced morning group ride through Asheville neighborhoods that ends at a local coffee stop for casual socializing and bike camaraderie. Beginner friendly community meet for riders of all skill levels.
Pedal paced morning group ride through Asheville neighborhoods that ends at a local coffee stop for casual socializing and bike camaraderie. Beginner friendly community meet for riders of all skill levels.

Hands-on Appalachian foraging instruction in the field, focusing on safe plant identification and ethical harvesting. Learn to spot seasonal wild edibles and build confidence navigating local woods and trails.

Hands-on Appalachian foraging instruction in the field, focusing on safe plant identification and ethical harvesting. Learn to spot seasonal wild edibles and build confidence navigating local woods and trails.
Hands-on Appalachian foraging instruction in the field, focusing on safe plant identification and ethical harvesting. Learn to spot seasonal wild edibles and build confidence navigating local woods and trails.

A half-day micro retreat blending restorative yoga with a refreshing waterfall hike in the Zirconia backcountry. Expect mindful movement, nature immersion, and a slow, rejuvenating reset beside rushing mountain water.

A half-day micro retreat blending restorative yoga with a refreshing waterfall hike in the Zirconia backcountry. Expect mindful movement, nature immersion, and a slow, rejuvenating reset beside rushing mountain water.
A half-day micro retreat blending restorative yoga with a refreshing waterfall hike in the Zirconia backcountry. Expect mindful movement, nature immersion, and a slow, rejuvenating reset beside rushing mountain water.